Living Word Community Church Sermons

Welcome to Living Word Community Church’s Official Podcast!Located in the beautiful town of Carnation, Washington, our non-denominational church is dedicated to sharing the unchanging truth of Scripture, serving our local community, and spreading the light of Jesus Christ to the world. Led by Pastor Ryan Skolrud, our podcast features weekly sermons designed to inspire, challenge, and encourage you in your walk with God.Whether you’re seeking biblical teaching, spiritual growth, or simply a place to connect, we invite you to join us on this journey of faith. Subscribe and stay connected as we dive into God’s Word together and share His love with those around us.“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105📖 Subscribe, listen, and grow with us!

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Episodes 53

Trained By God
7d ago
Hebrews 12:5-13 - What do you do when the hardship you're facing doesn't feel like love it feels like abandonment? In this sermon fromHebrews 12:5-13, Pastor Ryan Skolrud walks through one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture: God's discipline of His children. If you are being disciplined by God, it is because you belong to Him, not because He has rejected you. God's discipline is not punishment it is fatherly love at work. He is not disciplining you to break you. He is disciplining you to build you. Learn why hardship is evidence of your sonship, how God uses suffering as training
Keep Your Eyes On Jesus
14d ago
Hebrews 12:1-4 - How do you keep going when life feels like more than you can handle? In this message fromHebrews 12:1-4, Pastor Ryan Skolrud unpacks the secret to spiritual endurance: keeping your eyes on Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith. Drawing from the Hall of Faith inHebrews 11, this sermon shows how the great cloud of witnesses isn't just watching from the stands they're proof that the race of faith is finishable. Learn how to lay aside the hindrances and sins that entangle you, fix your gaze on the One who endured the cross for the joy set before Him, and find the strength
Approved Through Faith
21d ago
Hebrews 11:30-40 - What is the difference between a faith that conquers kingdoms and a faith that endures torture? In this message fromHebrews 11:30-40, Pastor Ryan Skolrud continues the "roll call of faith," showing that the common thread among heroes like Joshua, Rahab, Gideon, and David was not their perfection, but their trust in God. Learn how faith is the only path to God's approval, whether He delivers you from the fire or walks with you through it. Key Points from the Sermon: Faith sometimes means obeying God's plan even when it doesn't make sense, as Israel did at Jericho. Rahab, a Ge
Faith Without Fear
28d ago
Hebrews 11:23-29 - Faith without fear means trusting God more than our circumstances, our comfort, or the threats of those who oppose His purposes. In this sermon fromHebrews 11:23-29, Pastor Ryan Skolrud walks through the extraordinary faith of Moses and his parents from defying Pharaoh's deadly decree, to walking away from Egyptian royalty, to stepping between walls of water at the Red Sea. If you've ever felt afraid to take the next step of faith, this message will show you how looking to the invisible God changes everything. Key Points from This Sermon: Moses's parents defied Pharaoh's dec
Faith Looks Forward
1mo ago
Hebrews 11:20-22 - In this sermon fromHebrews 11:20-22, Pastor Ryan Skolrud explores the faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as they faced the end of their lives. Learn how these patriarchs blessed the next generation by looking forward in faith to God's promises, even when they wouldn't be fulfilled in their lifetime. Discover how their faith points us directly to Jesus, our true and final hope. Key Takeaways: Faith is forward-looking, trusting in God's future promises rather than our present circumstances. Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph all blessed their children concerning things to come, demonstra
A Test of Faith
1mo ago
Hebrews 11:17-19 - A Test of Faith: What happens when God asks you to surrender the very thing He gave you? In this message from Hebrews 11:17-19, Pastor Ryan Skolrud examines Abraham's offering of Isaac as a living parable pointing to Christ. Discover how God's promises don't depend on our ability to protect them and how the same God who raised Isaac back "figuratively" raised Jesus bodily from the grave. Big Idea: God gives us more than He asks from us. NEXT STEPS Identify your "Isaac" what are you holding so tightly that surrender feels impossible? Stop trying to protect God's promises by c
Foreigners and Exiles
1mo ago
Hebrews 11:13-16 - The Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob died in faith without ever owning the land God promised them. They lived as foreigners and temporary residents on earth, refusing to look back to where they came from, and desiring a better, heavenly homeland. In a culture obsessed with biohacking, life extension, and merging humanity with AI to escape death, this message asks a harder question: what is the "Egypt" you keep wanting to return to, and where is your hope actually anchored? Pastor Ryan Skolrud walks through Hebrews 11:13-16 to show that the Christian life is not about set
Abraham & Sarah's Faith
1mo ago
Hebrews 11:8-12 - Abraham left everything without knowing his destination. Sarah laughed at a promise she thought was impossible. In this message from Hebrews 11:8-12, Pastor Ryan Skolrud walks through six marks of faith found in the lives of Abraham and Sarah faith that takes action, faith that holds possessions loosely, faith that looks past this world, faith that believes against the body's own verdict, faith that moves from doubt to trust, and faith that believes promises too big to be self-generated. This expository message is part of the ongoing Hebrews series, The Supremacy of Christ, f
Faith That Saves
2mo ago
Hebrews 11:7 - What does saving faith actually look like? In this expository sermon from Hebrews 11:7, Pastor Ryan Skolrud examines the faith of Noah a man who believed God's warning about an unseen flood, acted in godly fear, and became an heir of righteousness not by earning it, but by trusting the One who does the work. Noah's obedience condemned a corrupt world not by argument, but by contrast. His life is a type and shadow pointing to Christ the true Ark the only rescue plan God has ever provided for sinners under judgment. If you've been ignoring the warnings, this message is for you. Th
Pleasing God
2mo ago
Hebrews 11:4-6 - Can you please God without faith? Hebrews 11:4-6 gives a definitive answer and it challenges how most people think about faith, belief, and what it means to draw near to God. In this message from our Hebrews series, The Supremacy of Christ, Pastor Ryan Skolrud examines the faith of Abel and Enoch: two men whose brief Old Testament stories carry enormous weight. Abel's sacrifice wasn't approved because of what he brought it was approved because of how he brought it. Enoch didn't just believe God existed he walked with God. Together, they show us that faith is not blind belief.
Lifting Up Jesus
2mo ago
John 3:14-18 - Jesus Christ, John 3:16, how to be saved, look and live, lifting up Jesusthis message explains the gospel through John 3:1418 and Numbers 21, revealing how faith in Christ alone brings eternal life. In this powerful sermon, we uncover one of the clearest pictures of salvation in all of Scripture. Just as Moses lifted up the bronze serpent in the wilderness, Jesus Christ was lifted up on the cross so that all who believe in Him would not perish but have eternal life. This message walks through humanitys deepest problemsin and unbeliefand Gods perfect solution: Jesus Christ. You w
What is Faith?
2mo ago
Hebrews 11:1-3 - Is Christian faith just blind belief, or can it be a reasoned trust based on real evidence? In this Hebrews 11:13 sermon, Pastor Ryan Skolrud examines biblical faith, forensic faith, and whether the origins of the universe point to God. If youre skeptical, wrestling with science, the Big Bang, and suffering, this message invites you to think, not just feelasking whether a timeless, immaterial Creator better explains reality than a closed material universe. Drawing from Hebrews 10:3239, Romans 1, and John 20 (Thomass doubt), Pastor Ryan argues that Christianity is not anti‑scie
Endurance to the End
3mo ago
Hebrews 10:32-39 - Are you struggling to hold on to your faith in the middle of life's hardest moments? In this message from Hebrews 10:3239, Pastor Ryan Skolrud shows that endurance is not passive resignation it is the active, forward-pressing faith of those who know Christ has already won. Drawing from the sufferings of early Jewish Christians, the warnings of Habakkuk, and the hope of Christ's return, this sermon calls believers to fix their confidence in the reward that endures forever. The righteous will live by faith and through Christ, we win. Next Steps: Reflect on a current trial: Am
Deliberate Sin
3mo ago
Hebrews 10:26-31 - What happens when we continue in sin after knowing the truth? This sobering warning from Hebrews calls us to repentance, faith, and obedience to Christ. In this message from Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ, Pastor Ryan Skolrud walks through Hebrews 10:2631, addressing the danger of deliberate, ongoing sin and the eternal consequences of rejecting Christ. This passage is not about struggling with sinbut about embracing it without repentance. Through biblical examples like David and Jeroboam, we see the difference between a repentant heart and a hardened one. This sermon call
Faithful to Gather
3mo ago
Hebrews 10:24-25 - Are you drifting from church or wondering if gathering with other believers really matters? In this sermon from Hebrews 10:24-25, we explore why Christian community is not optional but essential for spiritual growth, encouragement, and perseverance. Scripture calls us to provoke one another to love and good worksnot in isolation, but through faithful, consistent gathering as the body of Christ. In a culture that prioritizes individualism and convenience, God calls His people to something deeper: a committed, sacrificial, and encouraging community rooted in truth. Discover ho
Confidence to Draw Near
3mo ago
Hebrews 10:19-23 - Discover the confidence you can have in approaching God through Jesus Christ in this powerful message from Hebrews 10:19-23. Pastor Ryan Skolrud explores how we can draw near to God with boldnessnot through our own works, but through the finished work of Christ. Learn about reasoned faith, the new and living way Jesus opened for us, and how God's faithfulness anchors our hope. Whether you're wrestling with doubts or seeking to deepen your walk with God, this sermon will remind you that our confidence isn't in ourselves but in the one who always keeps His promises. NEXT STEPS
The Finality of Christ's Sacrifice
3mo ago
Hebrews 10:11-18 - Christ's sacrifice was the last one ever needed. Discover how Jesus ended the Old Testament sacrificial system once and for all in this powerful sermon from Hebrews 10:11-18. Unlike the endless daily sacrifices offered by priests, Christ sat down at the right hand of GodHis work finished. Learn about the three tenses of salvation, the "already/not yet" of Christ's victory, and what it means to be "simul justus et peccator"justified and sinner at the same time. Next Steps: Examine your faith: Are you seeing the fruit of sanctification in your life? Repent and turn to Christ i
The Perfect Sacrifice
4mo ago
Hebrews 10:1-10 - The Superior Sacrifice Hebrews 10:1‑10 | Jesus perfect, once‑for‑all sacrifice gives believers confidence and assurance to live for Him, freed from striving to be good enough and from the burden of repeated offerings that can never take away sin.In this sermon from our Hebrews series, The Supremacy of Christ, we see how the law and its sacrifices were only a shadow pointing to Christ, the true substance who deals with the root of our sin and not just the surface. Pastor Ryan shows why it isimpossiblefor the blood of bulls and goatsor our own religious effortsto remove sin, an
The Work of the Holy Spirit
4mo ago
John 14-16 - Are you living in the strength of your own efforts, or in the power of the Holy Spirit? In this sermon, The Work of the Holy Spirit, we walk through John 1416 to see how the Spirit restores the presence of Jesus in us, represents the person of Jesus to us, recalls the promises of Jesus for us, and releases the power of Jesus through us. You will be encouraged to see that you are never a helpless orphan, because Christ has given you another Counselor the divine Paraclete to live in you forever and make Jesus more real than the very skin on your body. Whether you are longing for dee
The Nail-Scarred Hands
4mo ago
John 20:24-28 - In this message, The Nail-Scarred Hands fromLiving Word Community Church, we look closely at the risen Christ who still bears the scars of His crucifixion, the only manmade marks in Heaven. Those nail-scarred hands declare that God has suffered, that He feels our pain, and that He chose to enter our broken world in love so that by His wounds we might be healed. As we consider Thomass encounter with the risen Lord, we see how Jesus invites doubting, hurting people to draw near, to see His hands, and to move from unbelief to the confession, My Lord and my God. This sermon will he
Why Celebrate Easter?
4mo ago
Hebrews 9:23-28 - Why does Easter matter more than any other day in history? In this Easter message fromHebrews 9:23-28, Pastor Ryan Skolrud unpacks why the resurrection of Jesus is the most important event the world has ever knownand why your response to it matters for eternity. Well see how Christs once-for-all sacrifice is better than the Old Testament sacrificial system, how His blood opens the way into Gods presence, and how His empty tomb guarantees both coming judgment and real hope for those who trust Him. This sermon explores the seriousness of our sin against a holy God, the sufficie
No Blood, No Forgiveness
5mo ago
Hebrews 9:19-22 - Without the shedding of blood there is no forgivenessdiscover why Hebrews 9:1822, the Passover lamb, and Palm Sunday all point toJesus our Passover Lambwho died so you can be forgiven and set free from slavery to sin and death. In this Palm Sunday message, PastorRyan Skolrudunpacks the seriousness of covenant, the blood-sprinkled scroll, hyssop, scarlet wool, and the sacrificial system to show how they all find their fulfillment in Christs once-for-all sacrifice on the cross. If youve ever wondered why the Bible speaks so much about blood, sacrifice, and atonementand what tha
Death Required
5mo ago
Hebrews 9:15-18 - Jesus death wasnt an accident or a backup planit was the only way the new covenant could be put into effect. In this message, Death Required from Hebrews 9:1518, Pastor Ryan Skolrud unpacks why Christ had to die as themediatorof a new and better covenant, so that those who are called might receive the promised eternal inheritance. Youll see how Scripture links covenants, wills, and bloodwhy even the first covenant was inaugurated with sacrifice, how Jesus death redeems sins committed under the old covenant, and how every major covenant in the Bible finds its fulfillment in Hi
Redemption Obtained
5mo ago
Hebrews 9:11-14 - Jesus didnt just cover our sins; He obtained eternal redemption with the only sacrifice that could truly save. In this message, Redemption Obtained from Hebrews 9:1114, Pastor Ryan Skolrud shows how Christ, our great High Priest, entered the greater heavenly tabernacle once for all by His own blood, securing a complete and everlasting redemption that the Old Testament sacrifices could only foreshadow. Youll see how Jesus fulfills the imagery of the Day of Atonement and the scapegoat, what Scripture means by penal substitutionary atonement, and how the blood of Christ not only
Insufficient Sacrifices
5mo ago
Hebrews 9:6-10 - Religious activity can clean up the outside, but only Jesus can change the heart. In this message, Insufficient Sacrifices from Hebrews 9:610, Pastor Ryan Skolrud explains how the Old Covenant priests, tabernacle, and continual sacrifices could never truly perfect the worshipers conscience, but were designed as a parable pointing forward to Christs once-for-all, transforming sacrifice. Youll see why access to God was so restricted under the first covenant, how Jesus tore the veil and opened the way into the true Most Holy Place, and why no human systemwhether Old Testament rit

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Trained By God

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus

Approved Through Faith

Faith Without Fear

Faith Looks Forward

A Test of Faith

Foreigners and Exiles

Abraham & Sarah's Faith

Faith That Saves

Pleasing God

Lifting Up Jesus

What is Faith?

Endurance to the End

Deliberate Sin

Faithful to Gather

Confidence to Draw Near

The Finality of Christ's Sacrifice

The Perfect Sacrifice

The Work of the Holy Spirit

The Nail-Scarred Hands

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